Greek & Roman Gods

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The king of the gods. He was the all-wise ruler of all the gods of the sacred mountain of Olympus and protected Greece. He was also the god of the sky and of thunder. The Olymipic games are held in his honor.

Zeus

The daughter of Zeus and the patroness of Athens. She was the goddess of wisdom, courage, and victory. The Parthenon was built in her honor.

Athena

The son of Zeus and twin brother of Artemis. He was the god of sun and light.

Apollo

The sister and one of the wives of Zeus. She was the goddess of marriage and women.

Hera

The twin sister of Apollo. She was the moon goddess and the protector of wild animals. Her arrows brought death.

Artemis

The messenger of the gods and the god of travelers and traders.

Hermes

The brother of Zeus who rules the seas and rivers. It was thought that he caused earthquakes.

Poseidon

The goddess of love and beauty. She was the most beautiful of the goddesses and she protected lovers.

Aphrodite

The god of war. He was hated by the other gods because of his violence.

Ares

The goddess of the hearth. She was one of the most loved goddesses because she protected the city, home, and family. Every home had a shrine to her.

Hestia

The brother of Zeus and god of the underworld. He ruled the kingdom of the dead.

Hades

The goddess of agriculture, plants and harvest. She caused changes in the seasons.

Demeter

The Roman king of the gods and god of light.

Jupiter

The Roman queen of the gods.

Juno

The Roman goddess of the hearth.

Vesta

The Roman god of war.

Mars

The Roman goddess of the harvest, mother of the earth.

Ceres

The Roman goddess of love. Her son was Cupid.

Venus

The Roman god of the beginnings. The first month of the year, January, is named for him.